1. Introduction to Verbs

2. Sentence Structure Basic English sentence structure is as follows:
Subject – Verb – [Completer]
Primary exception is questions (more later).

3. Sentence Structure Basic English sentence structure is as follows:
Subject – Verb – [Completer]
Primary exception is questions (more later).
“[Completer]”
The brackets [ ] means it is not always present (optional)
If included, it includes a direct object (DO) and optionally an indirect object (IO), or a complement (C)
Ex: I am gone. -> S-V
Ex: I took the ball. -> S-V-DO
Ex: The boy gave me the ball. -> S-V-IO-DO
Ex: My friend is nice. -> S-V-C
The specific form is controlled by the verb type and its meaning

4. Verbs
“Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject

5. Verbs “Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject
It may tell us about an action
Tell us the subject did something - Active Voice
John hit the ball.
Tell us something happened to the subject - Passive Voice
Barby was hit by the ball.
It may tell us about an event
It snowed last night.
It may tell us about a state
I love cookies.
John doesn’t like cooked spinach.
Making “Statements” – expressing facts, events, opinions, thoughts, desires, etc. about the subject

6. Verbs “Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject
We may try to get information about the subject – asking questions
Was Mary home last night?
Did you have a second cup of tea?
Who ate the last cookie?
What time did you get home last night?
Asking Questions – seeking information about the subject
Note the word order variations

7. Verbs Giving commands, advice, etc to the subject
“Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject
It may:
Be a command or warning to the subject
Ex: Go home, but be careful when crossing the street.
Express a desire to the subject
Ex: Give me some coffee, please.
In both cases it is usually to the person spoken to; that is, the understood subject is “you”
Giving commands, advice, etc to the subject

8. Verbs Providing information about the subject
“Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject
It may be a link, relating the subject to additional information, such as
A description (adjective) of the subject
Mary is kind and gentle.
A thing or state (noun) characterizing the subject
Joann is an excellent teacher.
Joann is very happy.
A place, time, etc. (adverb)
Joann is early.
Providing information about the subject

9. Jeremiah 9:23-24
This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise man gloat in his wisdom, or the mighty man in his might, or the rich man in his riches. Let them boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who is just and righteous, whose love is unfailing, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken.
statement; command/advice; link; question

10. Jeremiah 9:23-24
This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise man gloat in his wisdom, or the mighty man in his might, or the rich man in his riches. Let them boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who is just and righteous, whose love is unfailing, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken.
statement; command/advice; link; question

12. Sentence Structure Basic English sentence structure is as follows:
Subject – Verb – [Completer]
Primary exception is questions (more later).
“[Completer]”
The brackets [ ] means it is not always required (optional)
If included, it includes a direct object (DO) and optionally an indirect object (IO), or a complement (C)
Ex: I am gone. -> S-V
Ex: I took the ball. -> S-V-DO
Ex: The boy gave me the ball. -> S-V-IO-DO
Ex: My friend is nice. -> S-V-C
The specific form is controlled by the verb type and its meaning

13. Verbs “Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject
It may tell us about an action
Tell us the subject did something
John hit the ball.
Tell us something happened to the subject
Barby was hit by the ball.
It may tell us about an event
It snowed last night.
It may tell us about a state
I love cookies.
Making “Statements” – expressing facts, events, opinions, thoughts, desires, etc. about the subject

14. Verbs “Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject
We may try to get information about the subject – asking questions
Was Mary home last night? (V-S)
Did you have a second cup of tea? (V-S-V)
Who ate the last cookie? (S-V)
What time did you get home last night? (V-S-V)
Asking Questions – seeking information about the subject
Note the word order variations

15. Verbs Giving commands, advice, etc to the subject
“Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject
It may:
Be a command or warning to the subject
Ex: Go home, but be careful when crossing the street.
Express a desire to the subject
Ex: Give me some coffee, please.
In both cases it is usually to the person spoken to; that is, the understood subject is “you”
Giving commands, advice, etc to the subject

16. Verbs Providing information about the subject
“Verb + [completer]” gives information about the subject
It may be a link, relating the subject to additional information, such as
A description (adjective) of the subject
Mary is kind and gentle.
A thing or state (noun) characterizing the subject
Joann is an excellent teacher.
Joann is very happy.
A place, time, etc. (adverb)
Joann is early.
Providing information about the subject

17. Jeremiah 9:23-24
This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise man gloat in his wisdom, or the mighty man in his might, or the rich man in his riches. Let them boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who is just and righteous, whose love is unfailing, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken.
Just -> guided by truth, reason, & fairness
Righteous -> characterized by doing what
is right or moral
statement; command/advice; link; question